by Alex H.

Does the cold weather have you dreaming of trips to warmer climates? You can apply for a passport at the Glenwood and East Columbia branches of HCLS, making your dreams of warm beaches or tropical rainforests one step closer to becoming a reality! 

Both HCLS Glenwood and East Columbia Branches process form DS-11. Depending on how old the applicant is at the time they apply, there are different requirements for what they must bring. All applicants must appear in person, regardless of their age. 

Applicants age 15 and under 

• Parent(s) must accompany children 15 and under to apply for a passport. Proof of parental relationship must be brought (ex: the child’s birth certificate). Whoever is listed must be present. 

• If one parent is unable to come, a notarized consent form (DS 3052) must be brought along with a photocopy of the non-appearing parent’s identification. 

• Form DS-11 

• Proof of US citizenship (ex: US Government issued birth certificate / certificate of naturalization / previously issued US passport) 

• Proof of identity for the parent(s) (ex: valid driver’s license / state ID card / military ID / passport) 

• A 2’ ’x 2’’ passport photo with a white background. The Glenwood and East Columbia Branches take photos for $15 

• A check or money order for US State Department fees 

Applicants age 16 and older 

• Form DS-11 

• Proof of US citizenship (ex: US Government issued birth certificate / certificate of naturalization / previously issued US passport) 

• Proof of identity (ex: valid driver’s license / state ID card / military ID / passport) 

• A 2’ ’x 2’’ passport photo with a white background. The Glenwood and East Columbia Branches take photos for $15 

• A check or money order for US State Department fees 

• *If the applicant is 16 or 17 years old, they need to show parental consent for their application. Ways to do this include having a parent come with the applicant to apply, bringing a check signed by their parent, or having their parent write and sign a note. 

All information regarding the passport process, including acceptable evidence of citizenship and forms of identification, can be found on travel.state.gov. 

Passport services at Glenwood and East Columbia are walk-in only, so there is no appointment necessary. For a complete list of hours and fees, check http://hclibrary.org/how-do-i/passport-center/.  

Alex is a part-time Customer Service Specialist and Passport Agent at the Glenwood Branch. When she’s not at the library, she likes to crochet cute animals, read all the horror and romance books she can get her hands on, and write stories about things that go bump in the night.